# KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has applauded a joint police team for arresting four suspected gang members linked to over 20 murders in Amaoti, Inanda. The suspects were nabbed in Cato Manor over the weekend with firearms, ammunition, and suspected stolen property. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says this is a big step in ending […]
# The ANC has rejected claims in a voice note said to be from former president Jacob Zuma, suggesting the party invited the MK Party to join the government of national unity. The recording alleges the ANC approached the MK Party, aiming to sideline the DA. The party says no such talks took place, labelling […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin yesterday, reaffirming strong ties between the two nations. The leaders committed to supporting efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, Ramaphosa is set to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. […]
# Stellenbosch Business School climate expert Jako Volschenk says optimism, backed by science and real progress, could be the key to fighting climate change. Speaking on World Earth Day, he says South Africa is well-positioned to lead in renewables, with solar and wind now cheaper than coal. Volschenk believes sharing positive stories, not just bad […]
# Over 17-thousand-600 people were arrested in the past week during intensified operations under Operation Shanela. More than 500 illegal liquor outlets were shut down over the Easter weekend, with the majority in KwaZulu-Natal. Arrests included over one-thousand-100 motorists for drunk driving, drug possession, and wanted suspects. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says police rescued kidnap […]
# The EFF has told the High Court in the Western Cape that the planned VAT increase set to come into effect next week, is unconstitutional and will worsen inequality. Arguing alongside the DA, the red berets say the hike violates the Bill of Rights and disproportionately affects the poor. The party’s legal representative, Tembeka […]
# The DA has accused Finance minister Enoch Godongwana of overstepping his constitutional powers by announcing a VAT increase without parliamentary approval. The High Court in the Western Cape is today hearing the DA’s urgent application to interdict the minister from implementing next month’s 15.5-percent VAT rate. Backed by the EFF, the DA’s legal counsel […]
# The Public Servants Association has condemned the alarming rise in cases of sexual abuse of learners by teachers. According to the PSA, a total of 111 cases were recorded in the 2024/2025 period, a 35-percent increase from the previous year. The association’s Claude Naiker says current measures are failing to protect learners and is […]
# Koa Academy is launching a free five-week online entrepreneurship challenge for South African youth aged nine to 16-years, with mentorship from economist Dawie Roodt and musician Majozi. The course set for next month, accredited by Pranary Business School, will teach young learners how to start and grow their businesses. The academy’s principal, Mark Anderson, […]
